The 61st International Art Exhibition of La Biennale di Venezia has announced its theme, 'In Minor Keys,' set to take place from May 9 to November 22, 2026. The announcement follows the unexpected passing of curator Koyo Kouoh, whose vision and conceptual framework will guide the exhibition. Her core team, composed of five chosen professionals, will implement her plans, which include artist selections and spatial design developed before her death. This exhibition aims to faithfully express Kouoh's artistic legacy and collaborative spirit, demonstrating the deep emotional impact of her loss on the artistic community.
Kouoh's curatorial proposal laid out the philosophical and artistic foundation of In Minor Keys, a project she had been intensely developing since her appointment.
La Biennale will move forward with the 2026 exhibition entirely under Kouoh's conceptual framework, preserving and amplifying the vision she had meticulously shaped.
The presence of the team underscored Kouoh's collaborative ethos and their commitment to transmitting her voice and intentions in their most faithful form.
With deep conviction, La Biennale affirms that the edition will unfold exactly as she intended, carrying her legacy through a collective effort.
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